Next year, Judas Priest will celebrate their 50th band anniversary. But until then, the heavy metal legends will brighten up the wait for their fans in 2018 with a brand new album." "Firepower" is the 18th studio album of the Brits, the follow-up to »Redeemer Of Souls« from 2014. And Judas Priest already revealed in January that the record lives up to its name with the gigantic first single release »Lightning Strike«. In total, Rob Halford (vocals), Glenn Tipton (guitar), Richie Faulkner (guitar), Ian Hill (bass) and Scott Travis (drums) have recorded 14 songs for »Firepower«. They worked with producer Tom Allom again, the first time since 1988's "Ram It Down". In addition, Andy Sneap was responsible as co-producer for the first time. In addition to the CD and the double LP, »Firepower« is also available as a deluxe edition CD in a hardcover book.In business for half a century and still the benchmark: Judas Priest. » "Firepower" is the name of the new proof.